Montana Historical Society announces new book on historic Billings mayor

Fraser, who was recognized for his moxie and pizzazz, was the progressive and sometimes controversial four-term mayor of Billings through the turbulent Nineteen Sixties. A real humanitarian, Fraser was equally snug rubbing elbows with high-level politicians and celebrities – like his father-in-law poet Robert Frost – and hobnobbing with the Skid Row residents.

Writer Lou Mandler will likely be on the MSU-Billings Library Auditorium from 6:30 to eight p.m. for a e book speak and slide present. She’ll be joined by present Billings Mayor Invoice Cole and MSU Historical past Professor Keith Edgerton, and refreshments will likely be served.

The Helena occasion takes place from 4:30 to six p.m. within the Montana Historic Society foyer, 225 No. Roberts Avenue, with refreshments.

“As Lou Mandler’s sprightly written extensively researched biography reveals, Fraser was the uncommon politician: a hard-working, imaginative visionary with pragmatic flexibility,” Edgerton stated. “He rightfully claims the title as ‘Billings biggest mayor.’”

Fraser tackled air and water air pollution, cleaned up city blight, and ensured that girls, youth, and ethnic minorities weren’t marginalized. Enthusiastic about Montana’s historic and cultural heritage, Fraser promoted Billings and Montana to the world.

For extra info or to get a duplicate of the e book for assessment, order on-line at https://app.mt.gov/store/mhsstore/montanas-visionary-mayor-willard-e-fraser or contact Laura Ferguson at Laura.Ferguson2@mt.gov.